First week complete!😁

[2flatfeet]

So dog and I finished week 1 today and we’re fair chuffed with ourselves! I’d invested in a proper pair of shoes so it was like running on air ... only 8 minutes of air but it’s something I never thought I’d do 😁 looking forward to week 2...

[Debston Graduate]

Well done for completing Week 1! And isn't it amazing what a difference good running shoes can make? Enjoy Week 2.

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Debston]

Thanks! You’re so right - incredible how good the right kit feels!👍 definitely a convert now, so... maybe a proper running jacket at the end of week 2... then proper running leggings after week 3.....I might actually be fully turned out when I get to the end of this brilliant training plan...Bring on the Neon Pink!!!😆

[Annieapple Administrator Graduate]

Excellent 🐕🎈👍👏

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Annieapple]

Ta! I’m fair chuffed and can’t wait till tomorrow when it’s wk2R1!😊 think dogs rather enjoying it as she’s ecstatic whenever I go near my trainers!

[Grannyhugs Graduate]

Happy feet make for happy knees and hips. Enjoy the journey

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Grannyhugs]

👍 thanks!😊

[RunningMigster Graduate]

Congratulations. New running shoes will be my end of week 2 treat.

Let us know how week 2 goes.

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to RunningMigster]

Ooh do - you’ll not regret them! Hope you’re enjoying week 1 as much as I did👍 hoping the enthusiasm remains as the weeks get harder, but so far so good! 😊

[Puppy-love Graduate]

Congratulations to you both. My dog and I ran all of C25K together. She was a bit shocked at first but loves it now and was delighted with her Kong teddy graduation present. Good luck and happy running. 🐕🐕👏👏

[SuzieMac]

Hi there, can I ask what shoes you bought as I’m just about to invest in some

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to SuzieMac]

Definitely! I’m mostly woodland running but with bit of pavement so I was advised to get hybrid shoes and I chose the Peregrine ISO series (no idea what the ISO means but they’re VERY purple!). I went to Run4It in Bridge of Allan and was thankfully given excellent advice and assistance. Not quite as expensive as I’d feared neither - my last pair of gym going shoes cost more!

If work out how to do it I’ll post a piccie! Definitely go to a shop for 1st purchase for the advice if nothing else! I’d to get half a size bigger than usual so there was sufficient room when running.

Well with it, made a huge difference to my feet post run.

Good luck and happy runnings 😁👍

[SuzieMac in reply to 2flatfeet]

Thanks so much for that. I aim to buy some this week after pay day!! 👍

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to SuzieMac]

Box says ‘saucony’ but inside of shoe is peregrine so presume brand is saucony!

Enjoy your shoe shopping! It feels really good to be able to say ‘i’ve started running’!😆(it feels even better when you go for a run in your new shoes!😊

Enjoy! X

[SuzieMac in reply to 2flatfeet]

Can’t wait to get some.

[Wenderwoo Graduate]

Well done!

[2flatfeet Graduate]

Oh dear, got shoes out to take piccie & dog now thinks we’re going running! Both of us will have to wait till tomorrow☹️

[SuzieMac in reply to 2flatfeet]

Hahaha that would be my dog too!!

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to SuzieMac]

😆

[johnm12 Graduate]

Great move to get proper running shoes. They are a great investment and before too long you will probably have the pleasure of needing to buy some new ones because these ones are worn out!

Congrats on completing your first week. The programme is really very progressive. All the best wishes and feel free to post any question. People on here are fantastically supportive.

Welcome! runner!

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to johnm12]

That’s smashing! Thanks!

[BBJackal]

😉👍way to go. I’m just re-doing week 1 with a proper pair of shoes & it helped. Second run tomorrow, with dog; although I’m not sure she classifies it as running - and she’s 10.5 years old 🤣. Good luck with week 2 - you can do it.

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to BBJackal]

😁 good on you! Proper shoes are definitely the way to go though I doubt many of us could keep up with our dashing dogs when they really get going, proper shoes or not! Enjoy your runs with your lovely girl 👍

[BBJackal in reply to 2flatfeet]

She has her own game of dropping her ball & then running at least a third of the distance again to retrieve it when I dramatically shrug my shoulders & show her my empty hands! 🤦🏼‍♀️😊

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to BBJackal]

😆👍

[Parky88 Graduate]

Well done! I'm on week 9 and not taken my little canine pal yet... Yesterday finished my run and realised we still had to go for a walk as well, doh! So maybe will have to try it some time

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Parky88]

It does help if you’re short on time! Added benefit is that dog’s helped me to keep up my pace and is a lovely happy distraction when it gets tough (but I’ve only done wk1 so far ...) 😊

[Run46 Graduate]

Fab, glad you and dog enjoyed it...well done on getting started and hope next week is just as much fun. C25K rules 🏃‍♀️👍😊

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Run46]

Thanks! Can’t wait to get started on wk2!😁

[Fattycanrun Graduate]

I am on holiday...so doing week 2 in the gym. Also hurt my back...have a disc issue...so just brisk walking...can't risk running. Have put the treadmill to incline but not sure how to work it properly

[Fattycanrun Graduate]

It is amazing that I'm still excited to run. Good luck xx

[Leosmit Graduate]

Well done and happy birthday! Would be great to hear how you get on with the January running so keep running and keep posting!

[2flatfeet Graduate in reply to Leosmit]

Thanks, I will - good few rest days first then will be getting back out again😁 looking forward to it!

Happy New Year and happy runnings👍